Kevin Birch. Treasurer I'm a Mancunianised North Easterner and joined U3A in 2023, living on the Oldham / Tameside border. I have a background in IT project management and in later years working with charities in fundraising, marketing and policy. I have a keen interest in travel as we keep our caravan in Normandy, France and we enjoy cruising too. I also do watercolours and I'm quite creative making small leather goods. I also enjoy building models in both plastic and other materials. Lots of new groups hidden in there I think! I'm Looking forward to working with the team and helping to make a great U3A even better.

Karen Bartlett. Acting Secretary and Speakers Secretary. I have been a member of the Oldham and District U3A since 2019. I was a Welcomer originally then lead the group for a while. I was co-opted onto the committee in 2022 I took over as Secretary in April 2025. Although I am not completely computer literate I have had some much appreciated help from various aids and committee members.

I am a member of the MOTO's group and we go on fantastic trips and  the trips are usually followed by meals which are much appreciated. I am also a member of the Art Appreciation group who are a most welcoming group. Criminology also run trips out which have been fascinating and usually audience participated.  All this is provided at a reasonable cost and the company is priceless!!! 

Margaret Halley Welcomers Leader. As the only Scot on the committee, I have lived in various places from Lossiemouth on The Moray Firth to Letchworth Garden City in Herts. I trained as a teacher, raised a family, fostered, worked in a care home, then finally found my niche working in mental health.
I have always been a people person, so my role as a welcomer is right up my street. If you too enjoy baking and sharing it with others over a cuppa and a chat, join me for "Bakes & Blathers"!

Dorothy GatesHaving spent all my working life in accountancy I decided to retire and  move to  Spain where I lived for sixteen years.  On returning to the UK  I needed something to occupy my time so decided to join Oldham U3A.  I have made so many friends in various groups,  especially now that I run the MOTO group, arranging day trips and holidays.  There is so much to look forward to.

Jim Royales I am Jim Royales and I was a committee member for three years beforecoming the Chairman. During which time our U3A grew from about 80 to over 500 and many new groups were started. I was also instrumentalin starting the ukelele group. Now with Pauline, my wife, we run the Sunday Lunch group which is very popular and attend Criminology and History groups. I am also a tutor of philosophy at the School of Economics and Science based in Stockport. Prior to retirement I served my time as an engineer, was the assistant planning manager at Cussons, worked on a fostering panel, taught for 35 years in secondary schools and finally for 14 years becoming a person-centred therapist finally retiring in 2024.

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